Best Lawyers in Japan for Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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Motoomi Iwaki is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Real Estate Law. Motoomi, who practices law in Osaka, Japan, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Motoomi is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Christopher M. Hodgens is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Equity, Private Funds and Venture Capital Law. Christopher M., who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Bonnie L. Dixon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Asset Finance Law, Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law, International Business Transactions, Litigation and Structured Finance Law. Bonnie L., who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bonnie L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Partner at Chuo Sogo Law Office P.C.; former vice-president at Osaka Bar Association (2015 - 2016); worked at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago (2005 - 2006); Adjunct Professor at Kyoto University Law School (2008 - 2012); Outside Director at three listed companies (Nakayama Steel Works; Arakawa Chemical Industries; Asaka Industrial)
Randy Laxer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Equity, Private Funds and Venture Capital Law. Randy, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Randy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Shintaro Hamasu is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Shintaro, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shintaro is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Masafumi Kodama is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation, Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Insolvency and Reorganization Law, International Business Transactions and Litigation. Masafumi, who practices law in Osaka, Japan, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Masafumi is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal prac...
Yuki Sato is an attorney admitted in Japan and New York. Her focus is M&A and financial matters including funds, private equity and financial regulatory. After working at Tokyo and Singapore office of global law firms where she has providing legal advice to funds in their investments in Japan, as well as assisting international client in cross-border transactions, she has represented both domestic and foreign companies in their M&A transactions, cross-border investments, joint venture...
Keiko Yamazaki is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Keiko, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Keiko is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Gary Mitchel Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Gary Mitchel, who practices law in Tokyo, Japan, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gary Mitchel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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